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Patent drawing for Method and system for characterizing ride experiences
US 8,332,146 B2
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Method and system for characterizing ride experiences

This invention describes a system that measures and evaluates the quality of a recreational ride, like a roller coaster or a bike trip. A small tracking device, placed on the rider or vehicle, records motion data such as speed and g-forces. This information is then used to characterize and score the ride, with the option to store or share the data. The claims specifically describe using an accelerometer to capture this motion.

Why it matters: Filed before smartphones and wearables integrated advanced motion sensors and GPS as standard features. The claims describe a device that can now be largely implemented using a modern smartphone or a low-cost wearable, significantly lowering the hardware barrier.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
ModerateSensors, electronics, software, wireless communication

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